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G399 PEA

1989 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 PEA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

none standard seat belts & seats fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,478 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine breather hose collapsed

handbrake travel

headlights type

idle speed erratic

offside handbrake cable pivot operation

steering column and wheel slight movement

various cables loose under car

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,478 miles

engine breather hose collapsed

handbrake travel

headlights type

idle speed erratic

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside handbrake cable pivot operation

steering column and wheel slight movement

various cables loose under car

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front hub slight play

nearside rear tyre cracking

noise from steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2016 60,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front hub slight play

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking

noise from steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,487 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,487 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,242 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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G399 PEA is a 1989 Rover Mini in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G399 PEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G399 PEA is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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